Joe Root continues to redefine modern Test cricket. The England talisman, now the second-highest run-scorer in the format, is just 2,235 runs away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record for most Test runs. With his century against Australia in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane—his first Test hundred vs Australia in 12 years—the debate over whether Root can surpass Tendulkar has intensified.

However, even before he gets close to Sachin’s monumental benchmark, Root has already achieved several records that the Indian legend did not during his illustrious 24-year Test career. Here are three major Test records Root holds which Sachin never achieved:

🏏 1. Most Consecutive Tests With Fifty-Plus Scores

Consistency in the longest format is incredibly rare—and both players were masters of it.

• Sachin Tendulkar: Scored 50+ runs in 10 consecutive Tests (Dec 2009–Oct 2010).
• Joe Root: Broke the world record with 12 consecutive Tests scoring 50 or more (Oct 2016–Aug 2017).

Root’s run wasn’t just consistent—it was dominant. During this period, he was the world’s most prolific Test batter, showcasing reliability across home and away conditions.

🏏 2. A Century in Each Innings of a Test Match

Despite scoring 51 Test centuries, Sachin never managed a hundred in each innings of a Test—one of cricket’s rarest feats.

Joe Root, however, accomplished this milestone:

• 143 & 103 vs Sri Lanka, Lord’s (August 2024)

Scoring twin centuries requires flawless technique, stamina, and adaptability across changing pitch conditions—Root ticked all the boxes.

🏏 3. Most Catches in Test History (Non-Wicketkeeper)

Sachin Tendulkar finished with:

• 115 catches in 200 Tests.

Joe Root has transformed close-in fielding—especially at slip—into an art form and currently leads the all-time list:

• 213 catches, the highest in Test cricket’s history.

This record is a testament to Root’s impeccable reflexes, anticipation, and consistency over more than a decade.

🌟 Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar: A Legacy Comparison

While Root is closing in on Tendulkar’s record tally of 15,921 Test runs, the two batters belong to different eras, conditions, and team dynamics. What they share is rare: longevity, elite temperament, and unmatched impact.

Whether Root eventually becomes Test cricket’s highest run-scorer remains to be seen, but what’s clear is that he has already carved out a unique place in cricketing history—achieving feats even Sachin did not.